Wolfchild SNES box art

Super Nintendo · Platformer / Action

Wolfchild

SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1993
GenrePlatformer, Action
DeveloperJVC
PublisherJVC
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 5

Developed by JVC, Wolfchild arrived on the Super Nintendo in 1993 as a platformer. It blends platformer and action elements.

It landed about 2 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1993 include Super Mario All-Stars, Secret of Mana and The Lost Vikings.

JVC also made Ghoul Patrol, Timecop and Big Sky Trooper for the SNES.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to run, jump and explore
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Wolfchild is like

Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.

Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.

Wolfchild gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

Wolfchild cheats & codes

27 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:

Invincibility3CA3-DFAF
Start With 99 Lives And 99 BombsBB66-D7A4
Start With 254 Lives And 255 BombsE366-D7A4
Infinite ContinuesC2EC-6FAD
Infinite LivesC9A6-A4AD
Infinite BombsC9A3-DD0F

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Wolfchild walkthroughs & guides

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Playing SNES games today

The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.

Wolfchild FAQ

When did Wolfchild come out on the SNES?

Wolfchild was released for the Super Nintendo in 1993.

Who made Wolfchild?

It was developed by JVC.

Is Wolfchild multiplayer?

No. Wolfchild is a single-player game.

How long does Wolfchild take to play?

As a platformer, Wolfchild typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Wolfchild on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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